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BRIEFS
October 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels two Asia-Europe sailings in November, December
  • Valencia to build 5 million TEU terminal to handle transshipments
  • DP World: Slower '19 as Q3 slips to 1.4pc despite 2.6pc gain in '18
  • US seeks to slow down IMO 2020 sulphur rule, annoying refiners
  • CEVA Logistics, British Gypsum prioritise safety for new Volvo trucks
  • FedEx expands forwarding ops in Australia by acquiring Manton
  • Canadian National Railway CEO 'bullish' despite Sino-American trade war
  • DB Schenker automates warehouses with robotics, rivals look to do same
  • NYK teams up with IT firms to establish open internet platform for ships
  • Harbour clean trucks scheme aims at zero emissions at LA, Long Beach
  • Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge likely to lift airports' air cargo
  • Riyadh to develop logistics zone for sorting, maintenance and repair
  • Cargo results among world airports, airlines mixed in September
  • Projected growth short of New Delhi's cargo target of 12.9pc

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • APL announces new India-Mediterranean service
  • Car carrier shipping looking up, says report
  • CEVA Logistics & CMA CGM broaden strategic partnership and sign a new relationship agreement
  • Gogha-Dahej Ro-Pax ferry service has successful trial run
  • India & Bangladesh discuss issues pertaining to protocol arrangements & improving inland water transportation
  • MSC in blockchain initiative with Abu Dhabi Ports
  • NYK holds dry bulk safety conference
  • Imports into the US up despite trade war
  • First container rake despatched from Kamarajar Port railway siding
  • Huge footfalls at FWC exhibition; FFFAI bullish on new areas for logistics business
  • Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 to congregate the fraternity on Nov. 22 in Vadodara
  • Shippers urged to join Digital Transport & Logistics Forum

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Sailing to a smart port
  • Goodman ground breaking in Bedford
  • New recycling vehicle for glass collection
  • Three hires for Ship Money's European team
  • Ceva and CMA CGM snuggling up closer
  • American's best ever September performance
  • Low water level persisting on Rhine and Danube
  • USA: American Railcar Industries merge
  • Circle starts IPO
  • Yachts sailing on deck
  • Eurasian train: 11,000 km in only 18 to 20 days
  • Alaska asks "Who wants to build an ANC warehouse?"
  • Clarksons nominates new man for Japan
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • To Russia with speed
  • Taking over the reins of Uta Spain
  • Airfreight growth, seafreight shrinkage
  • Forest owners banking on rail transport in Sweden
  • Emirates exits Multan

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • Finland's ESL Shipping to expand biofuels business
  • CMA CGM pushed into fresh bid for CEVA Logistics
  • Delegates shocked as EU pushes through EEDI changes at IMO
  • Mandarin Shipping looks at feeder box ship and bulker deals
  • Yang Ming, TIPC join Taiwanese wind farm consortium
  • MEPC 73: The midweek status quo
  • Vitol takes new LR2 from Navig8
  • Wärtsilä to mirror market, scrubbers to remain key maritime focus

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • CEVA takes shelter under new CMA CGM 'partnership' to ward off DSV
  • Market Insight: DSV vs CMA CGM & CEVA - a bidding war in the making
  • IMO looks set to introduce ban on ships carrying high-sulphur fuel
  • Seafarers' union sinks plan for Whitehall to charter post-Brexit ro-ro fleet
  • Panalpina has 'stood its ground in a very volatile environment', says CEO
  • Sixth successive quarter of record revenue for buoyant EGL
  • Forwarders need to share data and stop 'hijacking the supply chain'

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • With no experience building phase, here's what IMO 2020 actually says
  • And the survey says: Ship operating costs to rise in 2018 and 2019
  • Wilson Sons Shipyard drydocks its largest vessel ever
  • Havila Kystruten newbuilds to have R-R power and propulsion solutions
  • Nauticor to supply LNG fuel for "world's greenest bulkers"
  • Baleària says LNG fueled cat will be world's longest and fastest
  • Knud E. Hansen in research vessel project study

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • Ardmore inks sale-and-leaseback deals for four vessels
    The agreements cover two product and chemical tankers and two medium range tankers
  • What the IMO sulphur cap decision really means
    The compromise on the contentious sulphur cap proposal gives ample time for it to flourish or wither away
  • 'No way' Britain will find Brexit backstop ro-ros, shipbrokers confirm
    Chamber of Shipping, Nautilus union and Labour shipping spokesman Karl Turner have all cast doubt on the viability of emergency...
  • Learn from the past, then adapt to the future
    The International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence in Singapore is envisaged to be a cyber service solution for the shipping...
  • Harry Theochari to be named Maritime UK chairman
    Sarah Kenney will be made vice-chair of the industry body
  • Classic panamax market stabilises
    Low hire rates and flexibility have supported utilisation of an unloved vessel class, pushing up underlying asset prices as demand...
  • China-Japan summit : The bright side for shipping
    There will be a subtle strategic game for the two leaders amid Washington's tough stance against Beijing
  • Hideaki Saito re-elected as IMO environmental chair
    The Marine Environment Protection Committee on Thursday re-elected Hideaki Saito as chair, with Liberia's Harry Conway staying on as vice-chair
  • Braemar ends up with loss over the last six months
    Chairman David Moorhouse says he expects to meet market expectations for the current financial year
  • CMA CGM offers to buy out CEVA shareholders
    Bid would see CMA CGM take effective control of the logistics operator as it promises to turn around its fortunes
  • Evergreen raises $97m with new share offer
    The line is expected to see big expenditure in the next few years
  • Viewpoint: Carrying the can
    The introduction of new rules on bunker fuels requires sensitive handling, with due note of practical considerations
  • Shipowners float idea of national bunker licensing schemes
    A proposal to the IMO's safety regulators seeks to tighten the bunker supply chain and mitigate fuel oil risks
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO approves sulphur cap guidance | Lloyd's List names Outstanding Achievement Award recipient | Maritime wakes up to cyber security...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • ODFL, Landstar show US truck freight surge hasn't yet 'peaked'
  • Money can't solve US landside bottlenecks in container shipping
  • Philadelphia ILA rejects remote reefer monitoring plan
  • Chittagong extends pickup, due to inland depot congestion
  • APM Terminals Mumbai's gate, volume delays truckers
  • Low water on Rhine cuts German barge capacity
  • CEVA to take lead on CMA CGM freight management

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • Costamare may spend up to $30m on scrubbers
    Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led boxship player plans to lay out as much as $6m for each installation of five scrubbers.
  • GasLog Partners invests $207m in LNG carrier dropdown
    US-listed LNG carrier owner acquires Methane Becki Anne from Greece's GasLog while quarterly adjusted earnings tick up 1% to $25.6m.
  • Top Ships faces new allegations in shareholder class action
    Shipowner continues to deny claims by plaintiffs as it reveals two more SEC subpoenas
  • Grose: Standard Club can keep growing after split with Lloyd's
    P&I mutual's chief reflects on closure of syndicate that was at the heart of its diversification
  • VLGC spot rates rebalance after recent upswing
  • Avance and Dorian optimistic as VLGC down cycle appears to be ending
    US production and scrapping activity may lead to a firm recovery in the coming quarters
  • Action onboard Prelude FLNG suggests unit nearing start-up
  • Gazpromflot prepares for delivery of first FSRU from HHI
  • Sinokor scores charter deals for steam-turbine LNG duo
    Reactivated vessel and new purchase find employment in strong market
  • LNG charter rates soar as ships vanish from market
  • Shell closes in on shipowners for LNG carrier charters
    Energy major leans on bidders to hone their offers on raft of time-chartered vessels
  • Greeks have been at the forefront of globalisation for millennia
    Marine archaeologists take advantage of low offshore rates to uncover evidence of merchant shipping from the ancient world
  • China's Iranian crude imports hang in balance as US sanctions prepare to bite
    Attention shifts to how China will respond to the upcoming round of US sanctions amid tenser trade relations between the two giants
  • Inaugural dual-fuelled aframax traverses NSR
  • KOTC takes break from ordering newbuilds
    Middle East tanker giant says it will focus on improving the overall efficiency of operations
  • Eastern Pacific adds six product tankers to build stronger presence
    Idan Ofer-backed shipowner makes debut in LR2 space and adds four more MR newbuildings to fleet
  • Scrubbers 'not the way to go' as Odfjell looks at LNG
    Morch sets out how shipowner will tackle 2020 emissions rules
  • Cleaner fuel may open up trading opportunities for dirty tankers
    IMO sulphur rules will change bunker demand patterns and create new flows of crude oil around the globe
  • Tomini eyes fat profit as it puts two more bulkers on the block
    Dubai shipowner sheds older vessels ahead of delivery of newbuildings
  • LSFO supply plenty to meet 2020 needs
    Commodity analyst says real impact of pricing will emerge in second half 2019.
  • Hoegh LNG steals the show on Norwegian expedition to China
    China is giddy with gas as import demand threatens to outrun capacity - and Sveinung Stohle thinks Hoegh LNG's FSRUs are the obvious solution
  • Bahri records stronger third-quarter profit
    Saudi state shipping giant enjoys better spot tanker earnings and lower financing costs.
  • Pareto upgrades DHT as VLCC rates warm into winter
  • Basrah restriction offers relief for suezmax spot rates
    One of the world's largest oil export hubs will require more tankers with 20-tonne cranes next month, limiting charterers' choices.
  • VLCC fleet dynamics may threaten sustainable recovery
    Plenty more newbuilding deliveries scheduled as scrapping capacity constraints kick in, says Alphatanker
  • Royal Caribbean improves profit while eyeing strong 2019
    Richard Fain-led cruise major expects adjusted earnings per share of $8.75 to $8.85 for 2018, partly due to this year's acquisition of Silversea Cruises.
  • Ocean Yield inks leaseback deal with Ardmore Shipping
    Kjell Inge Rokke-backed company adds another deal in active year, while Tony Gurnee-fronted firm has extra $19.7m in cash after twin transactions.
  • Enesel locks in employment for VLCC newbuilding
  • Samudera profit climbs on stronger container business
    Singapore-listed owner posts better results for the third quarter on higher container shipping revenue.
  • Braemar Shipping Services seeks to answer technical and share price questions
    James Kidwell says company will not live with red ink at Braemar Technical and is unhappy with stock valuation.
  • Nordic American Tankers finds work for final newbuilding
  • IMO overlooks 'experience building' proposal
    Shipping regulator asks for further proposals on tackling fuel quality and availability.
  • Top Ships in small share issue with single investor
  • Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes
    British owner has bag five ships while Greek tycoon is set to sweep up the remaining three, brokers say.
  • Lavinia takes another capesize bulker
  • Navigator Holdings taps Nordic bond markets for $72.5m
    US-listed shipowner will use money to help fund construction of ethylene export marine terminal.
  • Shipbroking and finance stronger in busy first half for Braemar
    London-listed firm sees underlying performance improve while acquisition costs drag down reported results.
  • Siem Offshore trims losses in third quarter
    Kristian Siem-backed OSV company continues to be dragged down by weak markets.
  • ME Production rides scrubber demand surge
    Danish firm opening new factory in China and expanding Frederikshavn facility in bid to keep up.
  • Oak Maritime VLCC boarded by robbers off Venezuela
    Large crude tanker and Cosco supramax both targeted while at Jose terminal Anchorage.
  • Milaha more than doubles boxship business
    Fleet grows to 15 ships in line with demand at Qatar owner.
  • Vinalines posts slim profit after IPO
    Vietnamese owner reveals nine-month earnings of $900,000.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • DB Schenker training with 3D technology, virtual reality
  • Sovcomflot tanker completes first voyage on LNG fuel
  • Trump signs opioid package into law
  • Port, rail and intermodal funding bill garners support
  • Norfolk Southern reports 39 percent profit hike
  • New year hike in tariffs to 25 percent may be inevitable
  • Senator: Tariffs complicate USMCA prospects
  • Auto execs hope for regulatory focus in U.S., EU talks
  • DSV says it won't pursue CEVA acquisition

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2018
  • Oil shrugs off oversupply fears, rides equities higher
    Crude futures consolidated morning gains to settle higher on Thursday.
  • The first LNG powered Aframax tanker completes maiden voyage
    The first LNG fueled Aframax crude oil tanker, has completed its maiden voyage across the Baltic and North Seas from Primorsk to Rotterdam.
  • ExxonMobil sees 95% of the deep sea fleet using 0.5% fuel in 2020
    The company has made this forecast assuming that as of Jan 1, 2020, less than 300,000 vessels will be using scrubbers and that no more than 300 vessels will be using LNG.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential, crack spread hit multi-year highs
    Supply of HSFO is "very tight, especially for November 1-10. I don't think anyone has oil to sell with big lots," a trader said.
  • The IMO high sulfur carriage ban remains on track for March 2020: IBIA
    A majority of countries attending MEPC 73 expressed support for adopting the ban.
  • Fujairah/Singapore 380 CST bunker price spread narrows as supply tightness eases
    It is, however, unclear if the spread will continue to narrow further amid supply uncertainty with the upcoming US sanctions on Iran.
  • Aurora Tankers to opt for 0.5%S compliant fuels, HSFO with scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms
    "The plan is to fit eight tankers first with scrubbers," Rogers said.
  • Hamburg MGO premium to ICE LSGO futures hits multi-month high on tight availability
    People can no longer buy at the level of ICE LSGO futures because there are not enough suppliers,a buyer said.
  • US LNG to Asia in question as prices fall, shipping costs rise
    In just the past two weeks, tightening supply in the spot-shipping market has seen rates in both basins surge from around $100,000/d to current levels.
  • Hartree Maritime Partners appoints Hunter Group to advise on scrubber-fitted shipbuilding
    "It is Hartree and Hunter's intention to form a new scrubber-fitted pool to operate this fleet of 11 eco VLCC vessels," Merison said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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